Written policy and procedure for releasing residents include, but are not limited to, provisions for facility staff to:

1. (1) verify the juvenile's identity;
2. (2) obtain documentation of authority for release, i.e., by court order or operation of law;
3. (3) verify the identity of the person to whom the juvenile is being released;
4. (4) complete release arrangements, including the person or agency to whom the juvenile is to be released;
5. (5) obtain the signature of the person to whom the juvenile is released;
6. (6) return personal effects to the juvenile;
7. (7) complete any pending action, such as grievances or claims for damages or lost possessions; and
8. (8) obtain instructions on forwarding mail.

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1863, eff 6-2-97